Coastal Health is currently searching for a Medical Scribe to join our growing Orthopedic Office. S/he will accompany the providers and accurately document events and decision-making in a manner that results in appropriate medical charting. 
 
This position's benefits include, but are not limited to competitive wages, health insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, short- & long-term disability, 401k, up to 3 weeks paid time off, 7 paid holidays, and an environment which fosters career and personal growth with the potential to advance within the company. 
Accompany provider(s) into patient examination room to document the encounter accurately and efficiently. 
Exhibit excellence in medical terminology and billing & coding knowledge in all documentation. 
List all proper admission or discharge diagnoses and follow-up care instructions as dictated by provider. 
Document the time and reasoning for patient orders including tests and medications. 
Document any procedures performed by provider(s). 
Successfully navigate the location-specific Electronic Medical Record system (Athena) to input documentation. 
Inform provider(s) when diagnostic studies are completed, prepare for review, and document in EMR. 
Work under pressure, within time constraints. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation. 
Exhibit excellent listening skills. 
Concentrate on the needs of the provider(s) throughout the entire shift. 
Understand and observe legal concepts (e.g., HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability), confidentiality). 
Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 
 
Experience 
Medical Scribing experience preferred. 
EMR experience required; experience with Athena preferred. 
 
 
Specifications (Education/Degrees/Licensure) 
 
High School Diploma or Equivalent. 
Medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting preferred.